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How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix
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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?
Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories
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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.
How the Ladybug Folds Its Giant Wings
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Researchers have captured the secret to how ladybugs tuck in their ginormous wings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Space Suits Work
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We are seeing a lot more space suits now that the international space station is occupied. Learn how space suits work and why they cost $12 million each!
12 Nocturnal Animals: List of Creatures That Thrive at Night
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When the sun goes down, an entirely different set of creatures comes to life. This nocturnal animals list highlights some of the world’s most amazing night animals, from skilled hunters with heightened senses to creatures that use the cover of darkness to avoid predators.
How the F15 Works
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Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee -- the F-15 is the Muhammad Ali of the skies. The military has been using this fighter jet since the '70s, and it still outmaneuvers the competition. Find out why this plane has a perfect combat record.
How can adrenaline help you lift a 3,500-pound car?
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Adrenaline can give people superhuman strength in times of emergency. Learn about adrenaline and find out what gives you strength during an adrenaline rush.
How Gas Turbine Engines Work
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Turbine engines, or jet engines, have revolutionized the air travel industry. Learn about turbine engines and how turbine engines work.
How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?
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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?